Lyon Sees Agriculture Driving Manitoba Economy at Congress
Premier Sterling Lyon told 2,000 delegates from 55 countries at the 6th International Cereal and Bread Congress in Winnipeg that Manitoba farms led by hard working families are a major productive force. He praised the region's agrarian heritage, the grain capital status of Winnipeg, and the province’s strong agricultural research and institutions. He urged delegates to defend independent farming within North America’s market system. The speech highlighted Winnipeg’s role as a hub for grain companies, grain boards, and agricultural research. Meanwhile Headingley inmates from the Manitoba School Volunteer Program built a playground at Portage la Prairie, with nine inmates volunteering five days a week, contributing to community projects.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Iave
Great Central Plains
Sterling Lyon
North America
Lyon
International Congress
Canadian Wheat Board
Canadian Grain Commission
Canada Grains Council
Canadian International Grains Institute
Canada
Winnipeg Commodity Exchange
University of Manitoba
Faculty of Agriculture
Manitoba School
Portage la Prairie
Headingley Correctional Institution
Headingley
Waterfowl Damage Pact Signed For Manitoba Crops
Manitoba and Ottawa sign an agreement offering up to 50 per acre in crop damage relief from waterfowl with a 50 50 cost share up to 450000. If totals exceed this, payments are pro rated. Farmers file 1978 claims via crop insurance agencies. adjusters assess damage and inspectors cost 25 per quarter refunded if damage exceeds five percent.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Eugene Whalen
Jim Downey
Department of Agriculture
Ken MacMaster
Clark Mathison Enters into Rest
Clark Mathison died at Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg on September 20 1978 in his 70th year. Born May 18 1908 in Hamiota he farmed herds for life. Surviving are five sons, thirteen grandchildren, brothers and sisters. Funeral Sept 23 at Hamiota United Church with interment in Hamiota Cemetery.
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Hamiota
Clark Mathison
Health Sciences Centre
Winnipeg
Norah Angus
Covert
Martha
Norah
Dwaine
Jim
Ken
Lawrence
Gerald
Allan
Florence Sparling 94 Dies in Oak River and Winnipeg
Florence Elizabeth Sparling died September 17 1978 at Middlechurch Home at age 94. Born November 29 1883 in London England she moved to Canada 1902 lived in Harding Manitoba then Oak River with husband George for 58 years. They moved to Winnipeg in 1963 and celebrated 60th wedding anniversary in 1965. Survived by son Clair Oak River daughters Muriel Beaton and Eva Brooks Winnipeg seven grandchildren nine great grandchildren. predeceased by husband 1966 and daughter Leila 1970. Funeral at Oak River United Church September 20 officiated by Rev T N Delgaty. interment Oak River Cemetery.
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Florence Sparling
Middlechurch
Florence Elizabeth McLay
London
England
Canada
Harding
Manitoba
George Sparling
Oak River
Winnipeg
George
Sparling
Women’s Institute
Oak River United Church
Clair
C. Beaton
Muriel
Also Mentioned on This Page
United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization
World Food Bank
Dennis Robinson
Campbell
Florence Elizabeth Sparling
Gerry, Bill and
Dennis Sparling
Art Armstrong
Ray Sampson
Jack Hume
Tremayne Thompson
Donald Rothney
Bob Ramsey
Allen Reid
Stan Henry
Frank McPhaden
United Church
T. N. Delgaty
Oak River Cemetery
D. A. Parnell
Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation
Notre Dame Avenue
R.M
Worth Land
Pci
M.A.C.C
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